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TANF STATE PLAN STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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20. Criminal Justice Disqualifications Michigan follows the provisions of federal law denying assistance for 10 years from the date of conviction to persons who have been convicted of the fraudulent duplicate receipt of assistance.
Fugitive felons and individuals violating probation/parole are ineligible for assistance.
Under Sec. 619 of the Michigan Annual Appropriations, persons convicted of a single felony for the use, possession, or distribution of controlled substances occurring after August 22, 1996, may receive assistance as long as they are not in violation of the terms of probation or parole.
21. Work Participation and Self-Sufficiency Requirements MDHHS provides orientation to all adults applying for FIP assistance.
Clients are given an overview of work requirements and self-sufficiency/barrier removal requirements. At a minimum, MDHHS staff explains:
• The availability of direct support services, including transportation, childcare and domestic violence assistance.
• The penalties for non-compliance.
• Good cause reasons for non-compliance.
• FIP time limits.
Clients must complete and sign a form acknowledging their understanding of the Work and Self-Sufficiency Rules and the time limits.
Prior to the end of the first three months of assistance, both the MDHHS and the client complete the Family Self-Sufficiency Plan (FSSP). The purpose of the FSSP is to specify the responsibilities and actions for meeting the goal of self-sufficiency for the family. B. WORK REQUIREMENTS Michigan’s employment and training program is administered by local Michigan one- stop service centers under agreement with the Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), State of Michigan. Prior to FIP approval, clients who are not deferred from work participation are automatically referred to their local one-stop service center for orientation/application eligibility period (AEP) and assigned to employment-related and barrier removal activities. Since orientation/AEP and engagement in work